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Circinus Galaxy

Circinus Galaxy Seyfert

Circinus Galaxy , is located in the constellation Circinus , and is best seen in spring.

Circinus Galaxy is magnitude 12.1, is 13 million light-years away, and is 6.9' x 3.0' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Circinus Galaxy
      1. Type:
      2. Seyfert
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 12.1
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 13 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 6.9' x 3.0''

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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